Jay & Shirley Marks Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jay & Shirley Marks Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $41,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$41,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$648,828
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $40,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $40,000 | 2 | $501,558 |
| 2023 | $40,000 | 8 | $622,354 |
| 2024 | $41,500 | 5 | $648,828 |
How to apply
Jay & Shirley Marks Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jay & Shirley Marks Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $41,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Contempory Art Museum | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General purpose | $13,000 |
| University of Houston | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Museum | General purpose | $5,000 |
| River Oaks Baptist School | General purpose | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lester A Marks
- Francis Marks Lowe
Questions people ask
Does Jay & Shirley Marks Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jay & Shirley Marks Foundation give?
$41,500 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jay & Shirley Marks Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lester A Marks (Director) and Francis Marks Lowe (Director).
What does Jay & Shirley Marks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.